A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4398082 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4400129 epoch_slot_no: 15329 block_no: 4397905 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-08 10:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3880a9d8eba34e1669a9d2cbcf2b260a03b6f3c90ea99acf7244661d87df9b0Block Operator
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